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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,879.65, 23,833.74 and 8,490.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,879.65, 23,833.74 and 8,490.42 is: 12,743.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,879.65 : 23,833.74 = 8,490.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,879.65/23,833.74 = 8,490.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,879.65x = 23,833.74 × 8,490.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,879.65x = 202,358,494.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,358,494.61/15,879.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,743.26

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